The big picture of wine in Hungarian

Monday, 20 May 2019 / Published in Hungarian cuisine
The big picture of wine in Hungarian
Beginner guide to the Hungarian wine In Hungary, there are 22 wine regions which all have special geographical, climatic and pedological features. Consequently, the palettes of Hungarian wines are also various and the country has some unique species of grapes, too. The products of the ‘closed’ wine regions receive special protection. There’s one region like

Palinka, the liquid gold for Hungarian people

Thursday, 16 May 2019 / Published in Hungarian cuisine
Pálinka, as the liquid symbol of Hungary If you think of famous drinks of Hungary, you will surely think of the ‘Tokaji’ wine or the palinka. ‘Tokaji’ is one of the most famous Hungarian wines and it’s also called the ‘king of wines’. Palinka is a kind of fruit brandy. In 2004, it received PDO

Paprika, a symbol of Hungary

Monday, 13 May 2019 / Published in Hungarian cuisine
Paprika, a symbol of Hungary
If you start to cook a Hungarian food, even you don’t know yet what to cook, buy onion and paprika and you will be fine If you think of the Hungarian cuisine, you will surely think of something which is seasoned with paprika. It appeared in Hungary in the 16th century and fast superseded the

Don’t miss the famous Hungarian lángos

Thursday, 11 April 2019 / Published in Hungarian cuisine
Hungarian langos
The never boring, traditional Hungarian streetfood – LÁNGOS Hungarian Lángos? Street food? It’s a misbelief that street food does not exist in Hungary. There is even a wide variety of old traditional and well-known international food, especially in Budapest as a melting pot of European nationalities. About its history The name “lángos” comes from the Hungarian

What is a Chimney Cake?

Tuesday, 02 April 2019 / Published in Hungarian cuisine
Chimney Cake, the queen of traditional Hungarian markets If you have ever been to a Budapest Christmas fair while visiting Hungary, you’ll surely never forget the appetizing smell of the mulled wine or the Chimney Cake (Kürtőskalács). Mulled wine is the symbol only of the winter fairs but the special cake can be bought during

All about the traditional Hungarian cuisine

Tuesday, 26 March 2019 / Published in Hungarian cuisine
Everything you should know about the Hungarian cuisine Piroska Paprika Pörkölt They are the most well-known features of the Hungarian cuisine and culture among foreigners. But what is the real secret behind its fame and popularity? Let’s examine the Hungarian culture a bit deeper. First and foremost, Hungarian cuisine has influenced the Hungarian history, and

What is Goulash?

Tuesday, 19 March 2019 / Published in Hungarian cuisine
The Hungarian goulash soup What is goulash? It is a kind of stew which contains meat and vegetables, and sometimes some potatoes can also be added to it and is seasoned with paprikaand other spices. We can find also goulash soup in menus, but it is a real soup, so it is a different kind

Why Tokaji is the most famous Hungarian wine?

Monday, 18 March 2019 / Published in Hungarian cuisine
Tokaji, the most famous Hungarian wine A little bit geography Good wines are essential items of the Hungarian cuisine. The country has 22 wine regions, and the region called Tokaj-Hegyalja may be the most famous of them. It is in the northern, north-western part of the country which is protected by the Carpathian Mountains. Due

Treat your lady with a dinner on Women's Day

Monday, 11 February 2019 / Published in Budapest Danube Cruises, Holidays in Hungary, Hungarian cuisine
Sightseeing Cruise on Women’s Day Mothers, sisters, wives, fiancées, girlfriends…. No doubt that women play an enormous role in our everyday life. The mother who gave us our lives and taking care after us throughout her life, the sister with whom we are growing up together, the wives who are taking care after the whole